Acting
Atsuko Ichinomiya
JA cinema · 110 credits
Born
29 December 1913
Died
16 February 1991 (aged 77)
Birthplace
Kanda, Tokyo, Japan
Also known as 一の宮敦子
Atsuko Ichinomiya was a Japanese actress. Her birth name was Atsuko Yoshida. She was born in Kanda, Tokyo (now Chiyoda Ward), Japan. She grew up in a family involved in the confectionery business. She attended Sei-no Elementary School and then Three-Wheeler High School (currently known as Miwatari Gakuen High School). During her school days, she participated in track and field and showed athletic talent. In 1932, Atsuko entered the film industry, initially appearing as a voice-over runner in films by the Funi Film Company. She later joined the Nifu Eiga Film Company and made her debut as an actress in the movie "Ginrei Fuji ni Yomigaeru" in 1933. Her performance caught the attention of the industry, and she adopted the stage name Atsuko Ichinomiya. In 1934, Atsuko became a research student at the Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, which led her to further opportunities in both theater and film. She appeared in various films and plays, establishing herself as a notable actress. Atsuko Ichinomiya continued to act in both films and television dramas, becoming a well-respected character actor known for her versatile performances. She appeared in movies such as "春の戯れ" ("Spring Play") and "おかあさん" ("Mother"), and she was a regular in popular TV series like "女と味噌汁" ("Women and Miso Soup"). Her dedication to acting and her memorable roles contributed to her lasting impact on the entertainment industry. Atsuko Ichinomiya passed away on February 16, 1991, at the age of 77, due to liver failure. Her contributions to Japanese cinema and television continue to be remembered and appreciated. Source: "一の宮あつ子" - Wikipedia
Known for
Filmography
Tales of a Golden Geisha
as Tamonin's Mother Rin
And Then
Actor
Nutcracker Fantasy
as Queen Morphia (voice)
The Izu Dancer
as Nobu
Forbidden Affair
as Chikako Takeuchi
3 Gents In Hawaii
as Aida Kimiko (Harue’s Mother)
Aloha 3 Gents
as Kimiko Aida (Harue's Mother)
Sazae-san Plays Cupid
as Lady Tago
Sazae And Aunt Apron
as Lady Tago
The Bad Sleep Well
as Mrs. Ariyama
The Lost Alibi
as Grocery store proprietress
Sazae-san's Baby
as Lady Tago
Modern Salaryman: Bushido Romance
as Hisada Kikue (Hiroshi's mother)
Salaryman Idea Book: Man of Worrisome Episodes
as Iemitsu Yasuko
Sazae-san, the Wayward Wife
as Lady Tago
Sazae-san's Newlywed Family
as Lady Nago
Sazae-san's Marriage
as Lady Tago
Sazae's Engagement Trip
as Isono's aunt
Zoku Ôban: Fûun hen
as Arishima's maid
The Living Koheiji
as Otane
Sazae-san Sequel
as Lady Tago
Teenage Sazae
as Lady Tago
Talkative Company President
as Housewife
Schooldays
as Nakajima’s Wife
Sazae-san
as Mrs. Nakano
Triumphant Song of Youth
as Genkichi’s wife
So Young, So Bright
as Mrs. Kitajima
Mother
as Koyo Fukuhara
Tsuki yori no haha
as Tokuyo
365 Nights
as Saki
The Age of Beginnings
as Older Sister Kimiko
World of Love
as Wife of Kyuemon
